Mitchell County

NC · Pop. 135,337 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mitchell County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 135,337.

$/Acre: $8,648

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 167.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax6.35%

Cost of Living Index92.2

Median Household Income$56,986

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,648

Median Home Price$439K

Acres for Sale3695

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,588 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K382

Property Crime /100K478

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak